I really think one of the most under-rated aspects of leaving winter behind and moving into spring and summer is all of the fantastic summery food we get to enjoy now that the weather has improved. An ingredient which really says summer to me is olives. While you can easily buy jars of olives at

There are so many benefits to eating food that is in season, for your health, as well as for your wallet. Another, and rather quite pleasant, side-effect of eating what is in season, is that you get a wider variety of foods in your diet. Those foods can broaden your tastes (good for all of

The month of January can be a good time to think about getting focused on the things that you want to improve upon over the coming year, as well as making goals or resolutions for going forward. This time last year was the first time that I took part in ‘Veganuary,’ a months dedicated to

Hawaiian poké – pronounced poh-kay – are wonderfully quick and easy to throw together when you’re in the mood for an Asian inspired dish or sushi but don’t have time to fuss around rolling it up. A combination of fresh fish, avocado and shredded vegetables combine in a bowl seasoned with a combination of toasted

If you have set yourself a goal to save money over the next year or so, then where do you start? I have seen different saving sheets that I have given a try to before, as well as doing things like switching bank accounts or putting any coins that I get into a specific bank

I shared a recipe a few days ago for a spicy penne pasta dish that costs just over £1.60 per portion, and tastes so delicious, as well as having plenty of nutritional value. Cooking for yourself can be a great way to save money instead of eating out, and one of the UK’s top choices

January can be a bit of a misery can’t it? The excitement of Christmas and the new year celebrations have been and gone, and it can feel like there is little to be looking forward to in the immediate future; no wonder it is the month that most people look to book a holiday! Plus,

If you want to reduce your meat intake over the Christmas break and have something a little lighter, then an alternative to sausage-meat stuffing is a vegan alternative. With the only allergens as cashews and celery, it will be suitable for most people and not only that, they are really easy to prepare. “Winter

This Christmas will be my first as a vegetarian. And as we don’t normally have a roast dinner all that often, it has left me wondering what I would have with ‘all the trimmings.’ So I have been looking forward to trying out a few new things for the main dish, instead of the turkey